# Opinions on electronics kits for children

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [April 2, 2015, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-electronics-kits-for-children/716656 "2015-04-02T21:18:48Z")\
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**Author:** ![HMS\_Irruncible](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hms_irruncible/32/7394_2.png) [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\
**Post date:** [April 2, 2015, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-electronics-kits-for-children/716656/1 "2015-04-02T21:18:48Z")

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Does anyone have any ideas on easy-to-handle electronics kits for children in the 5-years range? It’s for my son… at age 3 he knew how to disassemble things with a Phillips-head screwdriver without being taught (much to my alarm). At age 5 he’s now narrating YouTube videos about his trains. I’m not saying he’s exceptional, but I’d be interested to see what he does with electronics that are friendly to the wee ones.

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**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\
**Post date:** [April 2, 2015, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-electronics-kits-for-children/716656/2 "2015-04-02T21:25:39Z")

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Snap Circuits and Snap Circuits Jr. were very popular with both my kids. They’re a lot of fun and while the don’t require a screw driver, let the kids explore circuitry.

> **[Amazon.com: Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Electronics Exploration Kit, Over 100...](https://www.amazon.com/Snap-Circuits-SC-100-Electronics-Exploration/dp/B00008BFZH)**
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> Buy Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Electronics Exploration Kit, Over 100 Projects, Full Color Project Manual, 28 Snap Circuits Parts, STEM Educational Toy for Kids 8 +: Science Kits & Toys - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

> **[Amazon.com: Snap Circuits Classic SC-300 Electronics Exploration Kit | Over 300...](https://www.amazon.com/Snap-Circuits-SC-300-Electronics-Exploration/dp/B0000683A4)**
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> Buy Snap Circuits Classic SC-300 Electronics Exploration Kit | Over 300 Projects | Full Color Project Manual | Snap Circuits Parts | STEM Educational Toy for Kids 8+ 2.3 x 13.6 x 19.3 inches: Science Kits & Toys - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible...

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**Author:** ![Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapioca_Dextrin)\
**Post date:** [April 2, 2015, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-electronics-kits-for-children/716656/3 "2015-04-02T21:45:43Z")

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Another vote for Snap Circuits. If your kid is a typical 5 year old, you might want to think about paying a few dollars more and have [everything in a case](http://www.amazon.com/Snap-Circuits-Student-Training-Program/dp/B000FMJYCS).

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**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\
**Post date:** [April 2, 2015, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-electronics-kits-for-children/716656/4 "2015-04-02T21:47:35Z")

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> [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](#):
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> Another vote for Snap Circuits. If your kid is a typical 5 year old, you might want to think about paying a few dollars more and have [everything in a case](http://www.amazon.com/Snap-Circuits-Student-Training-Program/dp/B000FMJYCS).

That’s awesome. My kids would’ve loved that.

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**Author:** ![HMS\_Irruncible](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hms_irruncible/32/7394_2.png) [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\
**Post date:** [April 2, 2015, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-electronics-kits-for-children/716656/5 "2015-04-02T21:52:21Z")

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Perfect, Snap Circuits is exactly the thing I was trying to remember. Thanks all.